What are the coefficients and degree of a polynomial?
In this post, we are identifying the coefficients and the degree of a polynomial, as a part of the Prelim Maths Advanced course under the topic Working with Functions and sub-part Further Functions and Relations. The degree of the polynomial is the highest power of the polynomial, for example in polynomial, P(x) = 2x^{3} + x^{2} + 4x + 8 , the degree of the polynomial P(x) is 3 . The coefficients are the numbers in front of the variables and the leading coefficient is the number in front of the highest power of the polynomial; in terms of polynomial P(x) , it is 2 .
How do I find the leading coefficient and degree of a polynomial?
In the following two videos, they will guide you through how to find the leading coefficient and degree of any polynomial.
Part 1
